Technology Jun 12, 2025

Canva incorporates AI in interview process

If you're applying for an engineering job at Canva, get ready to code with AI. The company is making candidates use AI assistants—like GitHub Copilot, Claude, and Cursor—during technical interviews. This matches how nearly half of Canva's own engineers already work every day.

TL;DR

Real-world skills over textbook answers

Instead of just solving algorithm puzzles, you'll be asked to show how well you can guide an AI tool, check its code suggestions, and make sure everything works right. It's about real-world skills—not just textbook answers.

Move helps spot engineers comfortable teaming up with AI

Canva says this move helps spot engineers who are comfortable teaming up with AI and can keep up with how the tech world is evolving. If you're good at collaborating with smart tools, this could actually play to your strengths.